The Sanctuary — Local services in Town of Delaware

Hello, I am a son, a father, a Marine, a Wounded Warrior, and a husband to be. It is with a heavy heart that I leave this thought to you or any person who may find this message. Whether your situation is similar to mine or not. All that matters is that you are seeking to find yourself a path from your own personal storm.

My injury was labeled Traumatic Brain Injury with cognitive impairments. But that also does not matter. What does matter is that every day, I am lost in my storm, and every day, I must find my way back to balance. This is a journey, although most of the the time it’s a continuous battle, one which has taken a toll these some fourteen years.

Recently, my impairment worsened to the point where I struggled with the necessary cognitive functions to balance myself between the reality of life and drifting between memories or dreams of ideas and sounds. For the first time in all of these fourteen years, I was scared to realize that there was indeed another drop from the one that crippled me mentally. To have struggled so much, to live this far down, only to be kicked down yet another wrung. I found myself desperately seeking a way out. The universe, in its ultimate wisdom, put two films in close proximity to my ability to ponder a solution before it faded. Basically, the thought was through the power of mushrooms, you can possibly let your brain make new pathways to help cognitive function.

This search led me to the Sanctuary where I met Angell Deer. Who opened my eyes to a different path. So my review is as follows and with it a suggestion for those who are similarly lost or who are seeking clarity in their own life.

After my session, which was like coming up for air after drowning in what seemed like an endless pitfall of loose memories, I saw Angell and began to realized his purpose. He is the mirror that allows you to adjust yourself. He is the Custodian of Life, and I don’t say this lightly. If you choose to have him help you, let him do so. There is no judgment, and the journey you take is your own.

I give my utmost respect to this practice and blessings to you in finding your...

A few years ago, as I searched for someone to guide me through my spiritual journey, Angell Deer’s feed started popping up on my Instagram. Intrigued by his posts which strongly resonated with me, I started following his feed.

Shortly thereafter, he offered a spiritual weekend retreat at The Sanctuary, and never having attended one before, yet, feeling a need for such getaway, I jumped at the opportunity.

That weekend ended up being a life changing experience. Shamanic Healing practices that took place consisted of meaningfully planned and structured ceremonies, Reiki, and breathwork, ever so gently and lovingly guided by Angell, allowed me to look deep within and to see my shadows that needed acceptance, love, and healing. I went home a newborn. And that was only the beginning.

Soon after, the pandemic locked down the whole world, and I was so grateful to have Angell’s monthly virtual communions as a guide through these historical, unprecedented, difficult times filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Feeling a sense of belonging in the community and the space Angell created was a blessing during the isolation many were feeling at the time.

In summer 2021, as soon as the pandemic restrictions began loosening, Angell offered another spiritual retreat. Reconnecting with the nature, foraging, herbalism, sound healing, fire and water ceremonies, sweat lodge, breathwork, drum birthing are only some of the shamanic healing practices that one can experience within a wonderful community of likeminded travelers on the magical and soothing Sanctuary land.

Angell’s online community, blog, YouTube channel, and social media platforms are invaluable sources of trusting and unbiased information, knowledge, wisdom, and healing. Eternally grateful for your love and light,...

I found Angell Deer along my long, winding road to personal recovery and self discovery. I was an abused, scared young woman when I first showed up at his door. Have you ever gotten to the point where you decide to do something you think is crazy because your normal methods of healing and self help just aren't cutting it like you thought they would? I took a deep plunge into the unknown, putting faith and trust in a total stranger who worked in the realm of spirit.

He possesses a solidly grounded, practical, and non-judgemental demeanor. Trauma victims, you will feel SAFE in his presence and on his land; he has worked with the abused and war-torn. He asks you questions that can help you shift your thinking, making you look at the world through a different lens. Although his healing abilities are still quite mysterious to me, they did wonders for my mind and soul.

His land is on sacred old Lenape territory, and carries a serene atmosphere which contains a yurt, greenhouse, chicken coop, scared gardens and trees, 2 sacred temples, and a quiet, calm pine forest- all of which you can freely sit, stroll through or interact with. An oddly fearless buck (go figure) can sometimes be seen slowly wandering the land.

Its been years since I first visited, and my work with him and others has altered the course of my life, namely with his Path of the Warrior. Strangely, my life circumstances started to mirror what was being taught in his classes. I am now enrolled in his Reiki program, and will myself be a certified practitioner next year. The simple seeds of encouragement and inspiration he planted on my first ever session with him gave me direction and hope that carries far...